Delhi Woman in Burqa Steals ₹15 Lakh Gold from Mother’s House Due to Jealousy
Shruti Mahapatra
A woman in Delhi, envious of her younger sister, disguised herself in a burqa and stole ₹15 lakh worth of gold from her mother’s house. She was caught after CCTV…
Shruti Mahapatra
Breach of Marriage Promise Due to Parental Opposition Is Not Rape: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that breaking a marriage promise due to parental opposition does not amount to rape, distinguishing between a breach of promise and making a false promise.
Bombay High Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Filed by Judge Against Husband and In-Laws
The Bombay High Court quashed a 498A IPC case filed by a judge against her husband and in-laws, stating that the FIR appeared to be a counterblast to their marital…
Delhi High Court Grants Divorce to Man Over Wife’s Parental Influence and Cruelty
The Delhi High Court granted a man a divorce, citing his wife’s undue parental influence and prolonged separation as acts of cruelty. The court emphasized that lack of conjugal relations…
MP Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹5,000 Maintenance to Husband
An Indore family court directed a woman to pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed husband. The ruling highlights that both men and women have the right to claim financial…
Karnataka High Court Increases Maintenance for Stay-at-Home Wife, Recognizes Childcare as Full-Time Work
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a stay-at-home mother’s childcare duties are a full-time job and increased her maintenance from ₹18,000 to ₹36,000. The court rejected the husband’s claim that…
Patna High Court Denies Custody of Minor Wife to Husband, Orders Financial Support for Newborn
The Patna High Court refused to hand over a minor wife to her husband, citing child marriage laws. The husband must open a bank account and deposit money for their…
Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without Saptapadi, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid unless the Saptapadi ritual is performed. The court dismissed a petition challenging an FIR related to…
Bombay High Court: Wife Living in Husband’s Home Still Entitled to Maintenance
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife living in her husband’s home is still entitled to maintenance. The court upheld an order directing the husband to pay interim support…
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Husband’s Girlfriend in Domestic Case
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s girlfriend cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC as she is not a relative. The court quashed the FIR filed against her…